Hand Painting the clay body canvas

Hand Painting the clay body canvas Using clay slips What are clay slips?Liquefied Clays Uses: 1.  Adheres objects to a pot. Attaching handles, decorations, etc.  this usage of clay slips is found on the Handling page. 2.  Used in the mass production of molded pottery. 3.  The stage at which raw clays can be blended. 4.  When a glaze color is added, it becomes to a potter as oils are to a painter. 5. Used to enhance glaze...

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Pottery Tutorials:Pinch Pot Construction

With pinching gestures, you can mold clay into objects such as animals or even make a bowl.  While this form of pottery seems really basic, you can get a feel for the clay you are working with and you will get to know the limits of your clay. (Does it bend easily?  Does it dry fast?  Etc.) To make a bowl... (Begin with a ball of clay)    Begin with a ball of clay.  Push your thumb into the center.  Then pinch...

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